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1. Immerse the reagent area of the strip in the urine specimen and take it up quickly and immediately. Start timing if reading visually.
2. Run the edge of the strip against the rim of the container to remove excess urine. Lay the strips on a paper towel with the reagent areas upward.
3. If reading visually, hold the strip up horizontally and compare the reagent areas on the strip to the corresponding color chart on the bottle label at the exact times specified and in good light. Hold the strips close to the color blocks and match carefully.
Make note of the result. Color changes after 2 minutes are of no diagnostic value. If reading by instrument, carefully follow the directions given in the instrument operating instruction. The instrument will automatically read each reagent area at a specified time.
4. Dispose of strips with laboratory waste. Do not flush down toilet.